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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.60, 13,446.79 and 4,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.60, 13,446.79 and 4,030.76 is: 6,046.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.60 : 13,446.79 = 4,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.60/13,446.79 = 4,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.60x = 13,446.79 × 4,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.60x = 54,200,695.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,200,695.87/8,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.08

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